The perfect San Francisco field trip for two devoted (and hungry) foodies.
A trip to the Ferry Building weekday farmer’s market
Learn the secrets to choosing ingredients
Lunch with the chef at Americano
Where: San Francisco
Accompany Kory Stewart, chef of San Francisco's acclaimed Americano Restaurant, to the weekday Farmer’s Market in San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza. He will share his secrets to selecting the perfect produce and ingredients with a small group of devoted foodies. Afterwards, you and a friend will enjoy a 3-course market lunch with Kory at Americano, featuring the fresh seasonal ingredients selected at the Farmer's Market.
After you redeem your points, a Joy Concierge will contact you to coordinate mutually agreeable dates. Tours begin at 10:00am at Americano in Hotel Vitale, 8 Mission Street, San Francisco.
If more travel is what brings you joy, cash in your points towards an overnight stay at Joie de Vivre. Get a $100 reward certificate valid for credit toward a future stay at any of our participating hotels.
Explore the mountains of Marin County, the urban energy of San Francisco, the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley, the natural beauty of the Central Coast, or the star-studded ambiance of Los Angeles.
Get professional instruction in surfing fundamentals for you and a friend.
On the beach
Three-hour class
Led by Adventure Out
Where: Pacifica, CA and Santa Cruz, CA
Grab a friend and head to the coast for surf, sun, and fun! This 3-hour class will introduce you to the thrill of surfing, giving you the fundamentals you need to maximize your progress and safely explore the sport. The class is held by Adventure Out, Northern California's leader in outdoor adventure.
A Joy of Life Club reward certificate will be sent to you and must be presented at time of redemption. Reservations are required; call 800-509-3954.
Get the ultimate star treatment. You and a friend will enjoy poolside pampering. Soak up the sun as you’re polished to perfection with our seasonal scrub manicure. While your cocktail-inspired mani dries to pearly perfection, take your relaxation to the next level with a Santa Monica Sunset Martini.
A Joy of Life Club reward certificate will be sent to you and must be presented at time of redemption. Reservations are required; call 310-476-6411.
Treat yourself to a pampering treatment at one of our Joie de Vivre spas.
Relax, refresh and rejuvenate, and let the stress of the everyday world slip away. This reward entitles you to the pampering of your choice in the form of two $50 spa gift certificates at a Joie de Vivre spa. Share it with a friend, use it over two visits, or spend the whole $100 at once. This offer is good at any of Joie de Vivre’s participating spa locations.
Spa Vitale rewards must be redeemed Monday through Friday before 5:00pm. At all other spas, certificates can be redeemed as available.
A walking tour of San Francisco’s famous Chinese-American neighborhood.
Led by travel expert Rick Evans
Historical commentary
Good for you and a friend
Where: San Francisco
San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest, largest, and most recognizable Chinese-American enclave in the world. Grab a friend and discover Chinatown's hidden treasures led by Rick Evans, a San Francisco travel expert and renowned walking tour guide. During your private, three-hour tour, enjoy a glimpse of local life, including hidden alleys, a Buddhist temple, and Chinese boutiques, with historical commentary from your guide about the neighborhood.
After you redeem your points, a Joy Concierge will contact you to coordinate mutually agreeable dates. A Joy of Life Club reward certificate will be sent to you and must be presented at time of redemption. The certificate will only be valid for the date selected.
Indulge your sweet tooth at this special chocolate-making class in Los Gatos.
Led by Cocoa Bon
Includes premium baking chocolates
Take home a baking book
Where: Los Gatos, CA
Learn how to make the world’s favorite indulgence at a hands-on chocolate-making class led by Cocoa Bon, a California company committed to creating premium chocolate from the world’s finest ingredients. Take home a selection of Cocoa Bon’s premium baking chocolates, along with a special baking book. A delicious reward that is sure to bring you sweet dreams!
After you redeem your points, a Joy Concierge will contact you to coordinate mutually agreeable dates. A reward certificate will be sent to you and must be presented at time of redemption. Classes are held at the Sur la Table Culinary Center in downtown Los Gatos from 7:00-8:30pm.
A cultured evening in San Francisco that’s perfect for the art enthusiast.
A special evening at Lost Art Salon
Cocktails and conversation
Good for you and a friend
Where: San Francisco
Enjoy a throwback to the Parisian art salons of the 1920’s. Treat yourself and a friend to an intimate evening at San Francisco’s acclaimed Lost Art Salon, including cocktails, conversation with fellow art enthusiasts, and an exclusive presentation by salon curator and owner Rob Delamater. Learn his approach to collecting these hidden gems and the unique stories behind their creation.
After you redeem your points, a Joy Concierge will contact you to coordinate mutually agreeable dates. A Joy of Life Club reward certificate will be sent to you and must be presented at time of redemption. Evening begins at 7pm at Lost Art Salon in San Francisco, 245 South Van Ness. (Based on availability, must be booked in advance, some restrictions apply)
Tour San Francisco's Ferry Building and Farmer's Market with your very own epicurean concierge. Spend an hour and a half with Lisa Rogovin discovering the Ferry Building, a stunning example of San Francisco's exciting food scene. You'll get the insider's perspective on the many gourmet producers of chocolate, cheese, olive oil, bread and organically grown, seasonal and local fruits, vegetables and meats. Some of the highlights might include:
Taste and education about locally produced olive oil at McEvoy Olive Oil from Petaluma
Indulge your sweet tooth for fabulous chocolate at Recchiuti Confections and Scharffen Berger Artisanal Chocolate Makers
Discover the creamiest, most delicious cheeses you've ever tasted at Cowgirl Creamery, makers of organic cheese located in Point Reyes
After you redeem your points, a Joy Concierge will contact you to coordinate mutually agreeable dates. A Joy of Life Club reward certificate will be sent to you and must be presented at time of redemption.
Come explore the climbs of the Bay Area in this class for beginners.
Four-hour clinic
Led by Adventure Out
All gear included
Where: Los Gatos, CA
Discover what rock climbing is all about in this 4-hour clinic designed for the beginning rock climber. The expert climbing instructors at Adventure Out teach basic rock climbing safety, climbing knots, climbing commands, basic top roping techniques, rope management and an overview of the climbing rating system, and of course, get you on a lot of climbs. Clinics are held at Castle Rock State Park in Los Gatos, as well as several other popular California climbing destinations.
After you redeem your points, a Joy Concierge will contact you to coordinate mutually agreeable dates. A Joy of Life Club reward certificate will be mailed to you and must be presented at time of redemption.
Spend your points on a good cause that’s dear to our hearts.
$50 donation to the Surfrider Foundation
Helps protect the California coast
Where: Anywhere
Redeem your points for a good cause. Your 2,500 points will get you a $50 donation in your name to the Surfrider Foundation. California's coast is dear to our hearts at Joie de Vivre. Each year we partner with the Surfrider Foundation and help clean it up with our employees, communities and Joy of Life Club members. Not able to come help out? Pitch in some points instead!
Offset the impact of your travel with this special package for the eco-conscious traveler. From flying in airplanes to driving in rental cars to staying in hotels, travel can take a toll on our planet. Redeem Joy Points and offset the impact of those travels with 1,500 EcoUnit credits. Those credits cover the following offsets:
Two trees planted in California as part of American Forests' wildfire recovery project
Carbon offsets of 11,000 pounds of CO2 emissions, equivalent to two round-trips coast-to-coast
Offset the impact of water and electricity use from staying in a hotel room for ten nights
